NYT Dictionary

ANNIHILATING

/ʌnˈaɪʌlˌeɪtɪŋ/
AdjectiveVerban-NI-hi-lat-ingan-ni-hi-lat-ing · 5 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2025

Meaning

Causing annihilation; devastating.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

devastatingwitheringeliminateannihilateextinguisheradicatedecimateannihilativemassacre

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 1 recorded puzzle, including a pangram:

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